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Extrusion Tooling Corner – Extrusion tooling maintenance yields financial benefits – Part II

Check Your Operator’s Manual Follow the guidelines outlined in your operator’s manual. Individual tools may have specific recommendations, so contact your supplier if anything is unclear. They understand that optimum performance relies upon proper care and maintenance, and they’ll be happy to help. Here are some useful tips: • Clean your equipment while it is […]

Extrusion Tooling Corner – Extrusion tooling maintenance yields financial benefits – Part I

Extrusion can be an inherently expensive activity, and it is important to perform tool maintenance to minimize costs as much as possible. Extrusion processors need to be aware of the following factors to contend with in their attempts to be profitable: • Materials usually cost more than labor: • Running a product oversize to hold […]